Deputy Finance Director bei Yurok Tribe

About the Department

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the administrative direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy Finance Director will assist the Chief Financial Officer with planning, organizing, and directing the activities and programs of the Fiscal Department. This position will provide expert professional assistance to Yurok Tribe management staff on financial, procurement, risk management including insurance, investments, accounting, relevant policy development, and associated matters.

Position Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support the supervision of the Fiscal Department, including the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for Fiscal.
2. Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; selects personnel and provides for their training and professional development and interprets Yurok Tribe's policies to employees, when directed by the Chief Financial Officer.
3. Recommends the design and implementation of automated and integrated financial accounting systems; organizes and administers effective accounts receivable and payable reporting and collection procedures.
4. Manages and directs the purchasing function of the Yurok Tribe including supplies, materials, equipment, and fixed assets used and safeguarded by the Yurok Tribe.
5. Administers and provides professional assistance to the department directors and program staff in planning, review and implementation of budgets and other financial related matters.
6. Responsible for supervising, establishing, upgrading and maintenance of all the financial transactions of the Yurok Tribe in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and in conjunction with Federal, State and Yurok Tribe guidelines.
7. Assists in coordinating the annual external audit process, and any other grant/contract required audits.
8. Maintains fiscal control over all Yurok Tribe programs, assets, and accounting records, this includes, but is not limited to: Preparation of yearly, quarterly, monthly and other financial reports, required to discharge the responsibilities established by Federal, State and Local authorities in conjunction with the Yurok Tribe.
9. Assist in establishing relationships between banking, insurance, and investment resources, including, but not limited to, obtaining quotes, competitive bids, and establishing lines of credit.
10. Monitors developments related to finance and accounting matters; evaluates their impact upon the Yurok Tribe's operations and financial programs, recommending and implementing policy and procedural improvements.
11. Represents the Yurok Tribe in meetings with governmental agencies, professional and business organizations related to financial matters.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. Grade 13: Relevant Masters with 4 years’ experience or Bachelor’s with 6 years’ experience or other specified experience as outlined in job description.
2.Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A minimum of a BS and CPA/CMA.
2. Must have 5 years' experience in supervision.
3. Must have 10 years' demonstrated knowledge of governmental and/or nonprofit accounting practices in a tribal government setting.
4. Must be a seasoned and mature leader, with at least 8-10 years of broad finance experience in auditing, followed by experience gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership
5. Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.
6. Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
7. An effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills.
8. Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
9. Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.
10. Skill in examining, developing, re-engineering, and recommending financial policies and procedures.
11. Knowledge of OMB Circulars, specifically A-102, A- 87 and A-133 as well as knowledge and ability to develop or supervise indirect cost proposals and negotiations.
12. Ability to use computer hardware and software proficiency when performing accounting and reporting functions.
13. Ability to work independently, make decisions, maintain confidentiality, work effectively with co-workers, and perform under pressure.
14. Ability to be flexible and assist other staff in completion of assigned duties.
15. Good organizational skills and ability to anticipate needs.
16. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities. Plans work of subordinates based on priorities, nature of assignment. Develops work performance plans and evaluates the performance of subordinates. Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary actions and determines developmental training needs of employees. Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluation performance, training, taking necessary disciplinary action and making hiring and termination decisions. Use and promote a team approach to management and ensure accountability throughout the workplace.

Other Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening.
2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures.
3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).
4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy.
5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance.
6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.